RV Rental for World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexander, AR

Booking an RV rental for the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade puts you within striking distance of the 98-foot stretch of Bridge Street in downtown Hot Springs where the whole spectacle unfolds. Fireside RV Rental, based in Alexander, AR, delivers travel trailers and motorhomes to campgrounds and private sites across Garland and Saline counties so you can skip the March hotel scramble and stay parked close to the action. Bridge Street fills with thousands of paradegoers for what is officially the shortest parade in the world, and a delivered RV gives your group a home base with a bathroom, a place to warm up, and a spot to regroup between the street party and the after-events.

Why Rent an RV for the Bridge Street Parade

Downtown Hot Springs is compact, historic, and not built for parking a 30-foot motorhome on parade day. Central Avenue and the Bridge Street block close off and pedestrian traffic takes over the bathhouse district, so the smart move is to camp a short drive out and shuttle or rideshare in. From Alexander, we run RVs down Interstate 30 toward Benton, then over to Hot Springs on U.S. Highway 70, a drive of roughly 45 minutes to an hour depending on parade-weekend traffic. We set the unit up at your campground or approved site before you arrive, so the only thing left to do is enjoy the green-clad crowds on Bridge Street.

Where to Camp Near the Parade

Several real campgrounds put you within easy reach of downtown Hot Springs for the parade. Confirm site availability directly with each park, since March weekends book up fast around this event:

• Gulpha Gorge Campground — inside Hot Springs National Park, the closest established RV camping to the Bridge Street parade, just minutes from the bathhouse district.
• Lake Catherine State Park — southeast of Hot Springs off U.S. Highway 70, a quieter lakeside option a short drive from downtown.
• DeGray Lake Resort State Park — southwest near Bismarck off Interstate 30, good for larger groups wanting full-hookup state park sites.
• Pinnacle Mountain and Maumelle Park (Corps of Engineers) — closer to our Alexander base, a reasonable basecamp if you want to combine the parade with Central Arkansas attractions.

Can You Deliver the RV Straight to the Campground?

Yes. RV delivery is what we do best. We tow the trailer or drive the motorhome to your reserved site at Gulpha Gorge, Lake Catherine, DeGray Lake, or another park you’ve booked, then handle leveling and hookups so it’s ready when you roll in. If you’re coordinating St Patrick’s parade camping for a group, delivery means nobody in your party has to tow anything or learn to back a rig into a tight Hot Springs National Park loop. Just reserve your campsite, send us the confirmation, and we’ll meet the rig there.

March Weather in Hot Springs

Mid-March in the Ouachita Mountains around Hot Springs is unpredictable. Daytime highs typically land in the upper 50s to mid 60s, but early mornings on parade day can dip into the 30s and 40s, and spring rain is common this time of year. That swing is exactly why an RV beats standing around all day — you have heat, a dry place to stash coats and umbrellas, and somewhere to thaw out after hours on Bridge Street. Pack layers, and don’t count on the warm afternoon lasting into the evening events.

RV Options and Group Rentals

Whether you want a travel trailer for a couple, a larger bunkhouse trailer for a family, or a motorhome rental for a St Patricks weekend crew, Fireside RV Rental can match a unit to your group size and your chosen campground’s hookups. Equipment, amenities, and package options vary by location, so contact our Alexander team for the full list of what each available RV includes and current pricing before you book. We’ll walk you through which units fit the site you’ve reserved near Hot Springs and how delivery works for your dates.

Ready to lock in your RV rental for the parade? Call 501-681-6043 or email [email protected], or start at our home page to see how we serve events across Central Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do RVs park for the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade?

Don’t plan to park a big rig downtown on Bridge Street — the parade route and surrounding streets close to vehicles. Instead, camp at a nearby park like Gulpha Gorge Campground in Hot Springs National Park or Lake Catherine State Park, then rideshare or shuttle into the bathhouse district. Book your campsite early since March parade weekend fills these parks quickly.

Can you deliver an RV to a campground near Hot Springs?

Yes. We provide RV delivery from Alexander to campgrounds throughout Garland County and Central Arkansas, including Gulpha Gorge, Lake Catherine State Park, and DeGray Lake Resort State Park. The drive runs down Interstate 30 and U.S. Highway 70, and we set up and break down the unit for you. Send us your reserved site details and we’ll handle the rest.

How far in advance should I book for the parade?

Reserve as early as you can. The St. Patrick’s Day parade draws large crowds to a small downtown, and nearby campgrounds and RV inventory get tight by late winter. Contact us several weeks to a few months ahead of mid-March to confirm both your RV and a delivery slot for your dates.

What’s included with the RV rental?

Inclusions, amenities, and packages vary by location and by the specific unit you choose. Rather than assume, call us at 501-681-6043 or email [email protected] and we’ll give you the full equipment list and pricing for the RVs available for your parade weekend dates near Hot Springs.

What’s the weather like for the parade?

Mid-March in Hot Springs brings highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s with chilly mornings that can drop into the 30s, plus a real chance of spring rain. An RV gives your group climate control and a dry place to retreat to between parade festivities, which makes a big difference on a cold, wet Bridge Street morning.